Sisters of St. Martha’s Indigenous (Mi’kmaw) Education Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Enrollment in the Bachelor of Education program
• ✓ Self-identification as Mi’kmaw descent from a Mi’kmaw community in Eastern Nova Scotia

About this award

You can receive a total of $20,000, which is paid as $10,000 renewable for up to 2 years. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a member of a Mi’kmaw community in Eastern Nova Scotia and are pursuing a career in teaching. The next application deadline is March 1st, 2026. Because this award is offered every 2 years, you will need to check St. Francis Xavier University's program page to confirm the notification timeline and how you will be contacted. Selection criteria aren't published — ask St. Francis Xavier University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask St. Francis Xavier University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with St. Francis Xavier University what you need to maintain to keep the funding for the second year.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program and self-identify as being of Mi’kmaw descent from a Mi’kmaw community in Eastern Nova Scotia.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Nova Scotia
• ✓ Studying Bachelor of Education

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   This round closed on March 1, 2026

   Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

• IdentityAvoid providing a generic statement about your heritage. Instead, be specific about your connection to your Mi’kmaw community in Eastern Nova Scotia. Mention the name of your community clearly in your application.
• StrategyAvoid focusing only on your grades. Instead, highlight why you want to enter the Bachelor of Education program to serve your community. Explain how your education will benefit Mi’kmaw students in the future.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is an annual award. Instead, remember that it is offered every 2 years. Mark March 1, 2026, in your calendar now so you do not miss the window.

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